Blog 19: Independent Component 2

Literal

(a) I, Alexis Mendoza affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 37 hours of work.

(b) In terms of PowderPuff, I have the other coaches, the players, and the Senior teachers as witnesses to my work. For Southlands, I have my mentor, Richard Orr, wholm helped me and continues to guide me as the season progresses.

(c) Log updated

(d) Throughout the course of my second independent component, I managed to prepare the Senior girls PowderPuff team for the game against the Juniors. Although we were not victorious, the players showed a great effort, and I'm proud of them nonetheless.

Interpretive

Getting the chance to be the head coach of the Senior girls PowderPuff team was such a unique and helpful experience. It gave me a chance to have a hands-on experience in the field of coaching. While it was difficult at times because of attendance issues, it helped me realize the true meaning of being a coach, and taught me the values of being patient and understanding with others. At Southlands, it has been very entertaining transitioning from the status of player to assistant coach. Getting the chance to work with my past instructors as partners is a blessing, and has helped me mature as both a coach and an athlete.

Applied

Being the head coach for PowderPuff was very beneficial when it came to my Senior project. Since my EQ was composed of the 3 major football units, it allowed me to organize and study each position during the practices. Wherever there was a flaw in technique or in the unit overall, I was able to spot it and helped the player in order to benefit the rest of the unit. one example would be the receivers. Most of our practices at PowderPuff were composed of constantly running plays over and over again. As a result, our offense was quicker and more synchronized during the game.

Extra Blog: March

With the PowderPuff season over, I can transition to helping the Southlands team of the 2015-2016 season.

Extra Blog: February

Starting this week, I will get the chance to participate in coaching the 2015-2016 season team for the Southland's Varsity team in Walnut, CA. I will attend the practices, help set up the fields,organize game footage, and watch the games from the sidelines. I'm excited mostly because i will get the chance to work with my mentor as a fellow coach. 

Blog 15: Independent Component 2 Approval

1. For my second independent component, I plan to take a step further in my experience in coaching football by aiding my mentor in coaching the 2015 season team at Southlands team before their preseason starts in May.

2. With the permission of the coach, I plan on video taping each practice, team conditioning, and strength building sessions and will take pictures, as well as do mini interviews with some of the players.

3. By being an assistant coach alongside my mentor, I will get a hands on experience on what it feels like to coach an actual league team. The most essential part about coaching the Southlands team is that I can eventually become n assistant coach as a part time job, after I have had the proper training.

4. Hours link updated

Blog 14: Independent Component 1

• Literal

a) I, Alexis Mendoza, affirm that i have completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.

b) My primary source was my mentor, Richard Orr, because he helped me create the plays and drills that we ran during the practices. 

c) Hours updated in "Senior Project Hours"

d) Throughout the course of my independent component, i was able to experience what it feels like to coach a team. Despite the many opinions, and constant patience i must have for every player, coaching isn't as difficult as most people make it seem. It's basically like teaching except on the field.

• Interpretive

In the 30 hours of work i put in for my independent component, i managed to meet up with my mentor more than ever and had a lot of help organizing the Powder Puff team. He helped me create the plays (pass and run) and drills that i coach to the team by separating each position equally. With a total of 4 meetings, we created a total of 5 pass plays, and 4 run plays.

• Applied

This independent component helped me become more confident as a leader, and as a teacher. The best part about coaching the powderpuff team is having assistant coaches to help me when i need it. Having and entire coaching staff makes coaching easier because they can help cover the areas in which i forget to teach. Basically, teamwork is the most important aspect of coaching, as well as learning how to play the game.

Extra Blog Post: January

First Powderpuff Scrimmage: Offense v Defense

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Approval

1. Im not quite sure what kind of angle I would take on this assignment yet, but if anything, i plan on volunteering for a kids league to coach football. I think this would be a good start in developing my skills as a leader who is both patient and understanding.

2. I can volunteer at the Ontario Pop Warner league. Its close to my house, and i know the league coordinator from when I played 4 years ago.

3. By teaching little kids how to become disciplined players, it will show that I indeed have what it takes to build a strong team of young athletes. It will help me with understanding the differences between coaching hyper kids and disciplined young adults.

4. Hours log is currently the same as last time. I havent scheduled any more appointments with my mentor yet.